Cristine Butler
College admissions consultant in Valencia, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Based in | Valencia, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Click, LLC |
Cristine Butler is an independent educational consultant who runs College Click, a college admissions counseling practice in Valencia, California. She helps students and parents build a college list, understand the admissions process, and write strong essays. The practice has served over 1,000 students, including athletes and performing arts applicants. Its team includes former admissions officers from top creative schools. Cristine is a professional member of the IECA.
What Cristine helps with
Cristine helps students and families find a college that fits them academically, geographically, athletically, and financially. She also guides students through applications, essays, and test prep.
- Building a college list using data and fit
- Understanding the admissions process
- Writing college essays that get noticed
- Applying as a student athlete
- Performing arts and portfolio admissions
- Financial aid and college planning
- SAT and ACT test prep
- Tutoring
Who Cristine works with
College Click works with students and their parents. Clients include athletes, performing arts majors, and students aiming for Ivy League schools. Families look for help finding the right academic, athletic, or financial fit for their situation.
How Cristine works
College Click uses admissions data along with fit criteria to build each student's college list. The consultation covers the big picture and the step by step process, so families know what to expect. Essay help focuses on what admissions officers look for, with targeted feedback on each student's story. Clients follow a built-in schedule that keeps them on track. The practice also offers free college planning webinars.
Background and qualifications
Cristine Butler is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA. She founded College Click, LLC in Valencia, California. The practice has been trusted by over 1,000 families. Its team includes specialists who were admissions officers at top creative schools. Services cover college admissions counseling, student athlete and performing arts admissions, tutoring, SAT and ACT prep, and college and education planning.
Cristine Butler pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Student athlete admissions
- Performing arts admissions
- Tutoring and SAT and ACT test prep
- College and education planning
- Free college planning webinars
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The CoachVouch take
The team includes specialists who were admissions officers at top creative schools, which helps performing arts applicants.
Best for students and parents who want a data-based college list, essay help, or support with athletic or performing arts admissions.
Common questions
How much does Cristine Butler charge?
Coaching with Cristine runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cristine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cristine Butler help with?
Cristine Butler helps with building a college list using data and fit, understanding the admissions process, writing college essays that get noticed and applying as a student athlete.
Is Cristine Butler certified?
Cristine Butler lists: IECA Professional member.
Does College Click help student athletes?
Yes. The team helps athletes handle college recruitment and find the right team and classroom.
Does College Click help with performing arts admissions?
Yes. Specialists who were admissions officers at top creative schools guide students through portfolio and admissions steps.
How do I contact Cristine Butler?
Send Cristine a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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